Katrina Ricks
Educator
Coldwater,MS
Summary
Educational leader with 19 years in education and 12 years in administration, including extensive experience supporting Federal Programs, accountability systems, compliance, and strategic planning. Proven ability to collaborate with district leadership, state and federal agencies, schools, families, and community stakeholders. Known for building sustainable systems that promote consistent school performance, increasing proficiency. Develops relationships that enhance teacher retention, mentoring teachers and administrators into effective leaders, always keeping student success first.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal/Assistant Principal/Process Supervisor/Teacher
Tate County School District
Tate County
08.2006 - Current
- Supported and led schoolwide implementation, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Developed, maintained, and monitored MCAPS and MS SOARS documentation, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and audit readiness.
- Maintained consistent communication with the MDE, including regular monthly meetings with MDE personnel. This included systems review & audit.
- Worked closely with district and regional Federal Programs leadership to align planning, implementation, and monitoring.
- Designed and implemented data-tracking systems to guide instructional and programmatic decisions leading to sustained academic growth and consistent proficiency.
- Led priority school planning processes, aligning federal allocations with instructional and operational needs.
- Developed
- Mentored and supported the development of numerous educators and administrators, fostering long-term leadership capacity.
- Built and led high-functioning leadership teams.
- Supervised, evaluated, and developed instructional staff.
- Encouraged strong professional relationships and collaboration.
- Served as Test Coordinator at both the elementary and high school levels.
- Supported schools in aligning assessment practices with accountability standards.
- Utilized Google Forms for surveys, peer observations, professional development feedback, and data collection.
- Leveraged administrative observation data to inform leadership team discussions and instructional planning.
- Supported alternate route candidates, with onboarding and certification processes.
- Built trusted relationships with families and community stakeholders across Tate County.
- Planned and developed crisis response plans for three of four district schools.
- Served in administrative roles at nearly every school in the district, developing a deep knowledge of district policies and procedures.
- Partnered with external consulting organizations and vendors to provide effective, job-embedded professional development and support curriculum.
- Created communications materials such as newsletters, presentations, and brochures family & community engagement.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
Skills
- Program & Curriculum Management
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- Strategic Planning Based on Needs
- Resource Allocation
- Documentation & Reporting
- District & State Liaison
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leadership Development & Supervision
- Coaching & Mentoring Instructional Staff
- Recruitment & Hiring
- Policy Analysis & Compliance
- Customer Service
Leadership Statement
Leads with student success first, strengthening programs while supporting staff and families.
Certifications Endorsements
- Mississippi Administrator License SLLA
- Endorsements in English Language Arts and Social Studies
Accomplishments
Tate County School District Administrator of the Year 2021
Timeline
Principal/Assistant Principal/Process Supervisor/Teacher
Tate County School District
08.2006 - Current
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi